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| View Article | 9:02 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | WLS AM | Man Ordered Detained in Lake County Hate Crime Case | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/07/02/man-ordered-detained-in-lake-county-hate-crime-case/ | (Waukegan, IL) — A Lake County judge granted the State’s Petition to detain Derek Webb, 38, who has been charged with one count of a Hate Crime, a Class 4 Felony and one count of Disorderly Conduct for allegedly making direct threats against Latino and immigrant members of our community. … |
| View Article | 9:02 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | WBEZ | Preserving the history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/07/02/preserving-the-history-of-the-underground-railroad-in-illinois | Historians and community groups across Illinois are working to preserve the legacy of the [ _Underground Railroad in the region_ ][12] . Until the end of the Civil War, thousands of enslaved people traveled the secret network of safehouses and trails from the south to free states in the north … |
| View Article | 9:02 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | WBEZ | Southeast Side ‘pocket garden’ is testament to self-taught chainsaw artist Milton Mizenburg | https://www.wbez.org/arts/2026/07/02/milton-mizenburg-artist-pocket-garden-oakland-southeast-side | The Oakland Museum & Garden, a small green oasis on Chicago’s Southeast Side, is also a lasting testament to the artistic vision of the late Milton Mizenburg Jr., a self-taught sculptor who lived and created art in this community for decades. Four of Mizenburg’s squat, totemic-like wood sculptures form a … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | WBEZ | Nick Offerman returns to Chicago and takes your questions - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/07/02/nick-offerman-returns-to-chicago-and-takes-your-questions | The multitalented artist, author and Minooka, Illinois native is co-starring in ‘Iceboy!’ alongside his wife and fellow ‘Parks and Recreation’ star Megan Mullally. He joins _Say More_ to talk to listeners about his origins in Chicago theatre and what it’s like to pursue creative endeavors with your partner. The Goodman … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | NBC Local | Death investigation underway along Fox River in Chicago suburb: Police | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/death-investigation-underway-along-fox-river-in-chicago-suburb-police/3956319/ | Police are investigating after reports of a body found in the Fox River in a Chicago suburb Wednesday. The Kane County Sheriff's office confirmed its officers, alongside the Kane County Coroner's office, are conducting a death investigation on the Fox River in St. Charles Township. Stream NBC 5 for free, … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | Fox Chicago | What happens next after Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling retires? | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/what-happens-next-chicago-police-larry-snelling-retires | ![What happens next after Chicago's top cop retires?][5] ![What happens next after Chicago's top cop retires?][5] #### [ What happens next after Chicago's top cop retires? ][6] Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling is retiring July 15, setting off a nationwide search for the city's next police leader. Here's what happens … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago man arrested in Evergreen Park, accused in road rage shooting | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-man-arrested-evergreen-park-road-rage-shooting | #### The Brief * * A 56-year-old Chicago man was arrested one day after a road rage shooting. * A 28-year-old driver was shot in the shoulder and taken to the hospital in good condition. * Edward Boyd is charged with four felonies. **CHICAGO** \- A Chicago man is facing … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | Inside the Obama Presidential Center, visitors reflect on democracy ahead of nation’s 250th birthday | https://columbiachronicle.com/metro/inside-the-obama-presidential-center-visitors-reflect-on-democracy-ahead-of-nations-250th-birthday/ | ![APPROVEDMetro_ObamaCenter1-15][1] Gallery 7 Photos [ Amelia Baird ][2] A photo of young, former President Barack Obama shines among the books in the President’s Reading Room at the library attached to the building on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. As the Obama Presidential Center prepares to release another round of museum tickets … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Top cop leaves police department | https://chicago.suntimes.com/morning-edition/2026/07/02/chicago-police-department-larry-snelling-weather-city-hall-bob-dylan | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][15] * [ Facebook ][16] * [ Bluesky ][17] * [ Email ][18] * [ Reddit ][19] * [ Flipboard ][20] ### Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 **Below** : Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced his retirement after 30-plus years … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Southeast Side ‘pocket garden’ is testament to self-taught chainsaw artist Milton Mizenburg | https://chicago.suntimes.com/art/2026/07/02/milton-mizenburg-artist-pocket-garden-oakland-southeast-side | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] The Oakland Museum & Garden, a small green oasis on Chicago’s Southeast Side, is also a lasting testament to … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Inside the Pritzkers’ ‘Quantum Prairie’ | https://chicagoreader.com/news/quantum-crossroads/quantum-pritzker-illinois-iqmp/ | _This story is part of[ Quantum Crossroads ][30] , a series examining the impact of the quantum computing megadevelopment in South Chicago. _ * * * In an [ April press conference ][31] , Governor J.B. Pritzker was asked about some southeast-side residents’ concerns that a large quantum computing development … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | Chicago Reader | A Little Night Musiclacks magic at Marriott | https://chicagoreader.com/performing-arts/theater/theater-review/little-night-music-marriott-theatre/ | Like all of Stephen Sondheim’s musicals, 1973’s _A Little Night Music_ (based on Ingmar Bergman’s 1955 film, _Smiles of a Summer Night_ ) lives and dies on the strength of its verbiage. Sondheim’s furiously fast-flying lyrics and Hugh Wheeler’s book are utterly crucial in depicting the panoply of layered, fascinating … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | Chicago Reader | The floor-cushion comfort of Kopi Cafe | https://chicagoreader.com/food/reader-bites/the-floor-cushion-comfort-of-kopi-cafe/ | ![][1] _Reader Bites celebrates dishes, drinks, and atmospheres from the Chicagoland food scene. Explore all of our favorites at_ [ _chicagoreader.com/food/reader- bites_ ][2] _._ There’s no WiFi at this 35-year-old cafe, which tends to take you off screens and on to more analog interactions. And wherever that leads you, whether … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | chicago-contrarian | Brandon Johnson Trying to Torpedo Chicago’s First Gambling Licenses | https://www.chicagocontrarian.com/blog/brandon-johnson-torpedo-chicago-gambling-licenses | **_By denying gambling licenses, the mayor is turning away millions in revenue_ ** Mayor Brandon Johnson is attempting to torpedo the city's first gambling licenses approved by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) even after the City Council also approved them. Johnson is lobbying the City Council to reverse its decision … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | CBS Local | Chicago Cubs superfan known as "The Pink Hat Guy" dies at 81 | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-cubs-pink-hat-guy-dies/ | Chicago Cubs superfan known as "The Pink Hat Guy" has died, according to family members. Anixter died on June 30 at age 81. Jim Anixter [ spoke with CBS News Chicago back in 2015 ][9] about his commitment to the Cubs. He was a loyal season ticket holder since 1967, … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | CBS Local | Catholic Church says 6 bishops from ultra-conservative SSPX society excommunicated as decades-old feud reopens | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/catholic-church-sspx-excommunication-bishops-vatican-feud/ | _Rome_ — The Vatican announced Thursday that six bishops associated with the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) have been excommunicated following the unauthorized consecration of four new bishops the previous day in Écône, Switzerland. The consecrations were carried out without the approval of Pope Leo XIV. Under Catholic … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | CBS Local | Chicago alderpeople miss quorum at CTA hearing for 2nd time this year, blocking questions to transit leadership | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/city-council-hearing-cta-leadership-alderpeople/ | For the second time this year, Chicago alderpeople did not meet quorum at the City Council's Transportation Committee hearing with CTA leadership. On Wednesday, the City Council's Transportation Committee held its [ quarterly hearing ][1] designed to allow alders to ask officials important questions about the state of the city's … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | Capitol Fax | Selected press releases (Live updates) | https://capitolfax.com/2026/07/02/selected-press-releases-live-updates-463/ | |
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| View Article | 9 a.m. | July 2, 2026 | Capitol Fax | Good morning! | https://capitolfax.com/2026/07/02/good-morning-300/ | * A new one from [ Billy Strings ][29] … This will break This is an Illinois open thread. [29]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gyp1OqCwnpE |